| Governing Boards: Their Nature and Nurture Contributor(s): Houle, Cyril O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0787909165 ISBN-13: 9780787909161 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $38.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1997 Annotation: "Should be required reading for every new board member."A project of the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, this classic book provides a basic, yet sophisticated manual for nonprofit boards. This comprehensive and authoritative book covers organization, procedures, leadership, accountability, legal issues, and more. Drawing on a lifetime of experience, Cyril O. Houle demonstrates how to successfully handle the full range of challenges and problems facing board members."The single most significant source of useful information and wisdom on boards. . ."Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, University of Southern California, and author of Why Leaders Can't Lead"This book is an important addition to the still scant literature regarding governing boards and should be required reading for every new board member."NonProfit Times |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Leadership - Business & Economics | Corporate & Business History - General - Business & Economics | Nonprofit Organizations & Charities - General |
| Dewey: 658.422 |
| LCCN: 88046097 |
| Series: Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Sector Series |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.32" W x 9.02" (0.81 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Publication of the National Center for Nonprofit Boards Should be required reading for every new board member. --NonProfit Times Shows how to handle the challenges facing board members, including board organization, procedures, accountability, and more |